Born in 1950, Luis Contreras has carved a niche in cult cinema with his memorable roles. A versatile actor, he appears in Straight to Hell (1987) as a character who embodies the chaotic spirit of the film. His work spans various genres, including the action-packed Red Heat (1988) and the quirky Dollman (1991). With a strong screen presence, Contreras has contributed to the gritty charm of films like Geronimo: An American Legend (1993) and After Midnight (1989), solidifying his status as a notable figure in exploitation and grindhouse cinema.
Dollman
Brick Bardo is a traveller from outer space who is forced to land on Earth. Though regular sized on his home planet, he is doll-sized here on Earth, as are the enemy forces who have landed as well. While Brick enlists the help of an impoverished girl and her son, the bad guys enlist the help of a local gang. When word leaks out as to his location, and all hell breaks loose. Brick is besieged by an onslaught of curious kids, angry gang members, and his own doll-sized enemies, and he must protect the family who has helped him and get off the planet alive.
